I was never relevant, my two-step out of step
My lost and lonely way of thinking hasn’t caught on yet
And while I sit here thinking things, the world just passes by
No matter what I do out here, I’m not your new-age guy - It’s just not me

I’m not here for the ride. I’m not here for the ride. I’m not here for the ride. I think I’d rather drive!

They never come to see my TED or listen to my songs
My carefully constructed way of speaking turns them off
It’s not that other people do a better job than I
It’s just that some folks get the breaks, while others get passed by - but not me

I’m not here for the ride. I’m not here for the ride. I’m not here for the ride. I think I’d rather drive!

You talk about your mother Earth like you owe her restitution
You protest in the name of life, without any solutions
You post about the travesties that happen day to day
I recognize your callous sins and someone has to pay - but no, not me.

I’m not here for the ride. I’m not here for the ride. I’m not here for the ride. I think I’d rather drive!

You throw around the name of God as if you represent him
But when it comes to taking tolls, he always comes up missing
You never know the watcher and you never know who’s seen
I have the right to change my mind, so I keep walking free - I said I’m free

I’m not here for the ride. I’m not here for the ride. I’m not here for the ride. I think I’d rather drive!

You say the most God-awful things while safely out of range
You tell me things that you believe and then you call me strange
For seeking out a path to walk that strays away from yours
You hide behind the curtains while I look for open doors - that’s the key

I’m not here for the ride. I’m not here for the ride. I’m not here for the ride. I think I’d rather drive!

Tell me one more time the tale about my evolution
And how you had to rescue me with colorful solutions
And how you got me in the back and safely strapped me in
And leaned my head against the glass so the ride can now begin - but I broke free

I’m not here for the ride. I’m not here for the ride. I’m not here for the ride. I know I’d rather drive!